Police are investigating a burglary on Holborn Hill, Millom which occurred on the afternoon of Friday 24th January.
A Cumbria Police spokesman said: “Unknown persons have entered the house and taken a purse.”
Anyone who has any information, or witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area recently are requested to contact PC 1441 Martin or PC 2613 Turnbull on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log 232 of the 24th January 2020.